Obituaries

Mar 9, 2018

Carolyn Cox Hooper, 79, of Wooster, died March 9, 2018 at Smithville Western Care Center, in Wooster.

There will be no services. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to LifeCare Hospice 1900 Akron Road Wooster, Ohio 44691

Carolyn was born November 11, 1938 in Longview, Texas to Leonard Alford...

Mar 9, 2018

Robert Owen Hoover, 85, of Wooster, died March 9, 2018 at LifeCare Hospice, in Wooster. He suffered from Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Services will be private. Private burial will be at Pleasant View Cemetery in Wayne County. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.  Memorial contributions may be made to LifeCare Hospice 1900 Akron Road Wooster, Ohio 44691 ....

Mar 7, 2018

Kathleen Dunn Flechler, 55, passed away at her home in Wooster, Ohio on Wednesday, March 7, 2018.   Born in Springfield, Ohio on July 18, 1962, Kathy was the beloved daughter of Edward William Dunn and Margaret “Barda” Burt Dunn.  She graduated from Springfield Catholic Central High School in 1980. Kathy graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1984...

Mar 7, 2018

Dennis S. Marti, 66, of West Salem, died March 7, 2018 at his home.

Services will be private.  Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to LifeCare Hospice 1900 Akron Road Wooster, Ohio 44691.

Dennis was born December 2, 1951 in Lodi, Ohio to Stanley James and Ruth M {Haley}...

Mar 5, 2018

Lois Irene Budd, 90, of Ashland, died Monday, March 5, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and on her 68th wedding anniversary.

Lois was born July 9, 1927 in Ashland to Jacob and Edna {Fry} Markel.

She married Raymond George Budd on March 5, 1950.  He passed away on August 30, 2004....

Mar 4, 2018

Matt C. Koon, 44, of Parkersburg, died Sunday, March 4th, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center.

Matt was born April 22, 1973 in Marietta, Ohio to Larry and Joyce {Hamm} Koon.

He was a 1991 graduate of Warren High School.

Matt worked at West Virginia Electric Supply. Matt was an international dart champion...

Mar 2, 2018

Jane Ellen McClintock, 83, of Doylestown, died Friday, March 2, 2018 at her residence.

Jane was born August 28, 1935 in Doylestown to Donald and Eunice {Mohler} Cully.

Jane retired from Morton Salt Co. after 32 years. She was a member of Columbia United Church of Christ, where she was involved in Forever Young. Jane...

Mar 2, 2018

Wendy Lee Hough, 61, of Fredericktown, died Friday, March 2, 2018 at her home.

Memorial services will be Saturday, March 10th at 2:00 at Journey Church 11978 Schenck Creek Road Howard, Ohio 43028 with William Schultz officiating.  Private burial will be at Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens.

Wendy was born January 13, 1957 in Adrian, Michigan...

Feb 28, 2018

Blake A. Swartz, 96, of Wooster, died Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Glendora Health Care Center.

Services will be Monday at 3 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Bill Ely officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service from 2 to 3 p.m. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, where military...

Feb 27, 2018

Barbara Jean Garrett-Ward, 89, of Wooster, died Monday, February 26, 2018 at West View Healthy Living.

Services will be Saturday at 3 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Pastor Kirk Fairhurst and Pastor Rodney West officiating.  Friends may call one hour prior to the service from 2 to 3 p.m.  Burial will be at Sherwood...

Feb 27, 2018

Betty June Fites, of Wooster, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at the age of 90.

She was born June 23, 1927, to Hazel and Arthur Middaugh of Holmesville.

A graduate of Chester High School, Betty’s first job was hand painting wooden toys at the Toy Craft Company in Wooster.  She married her husband of...

Feb 27, 2018

Dexter Lee Schemrich, 30, of Shreve, died February 27, 2018 at Metro Health Medical Center, in Cleveland.

Memorial services will be Saturday March 3, at 11:00 a.m. at the Student Ministry Center at Grace Church 4599 Burbank Road, Wooster, Ohio with Pastor David Lawson officiating. A private burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens at a later...

Feb 26, 2018

Dr. Keith Leroy Kraner, 89, of Marietta, OH passed away Monday, February 26, 2018. He was born in Indiana in 1929 to Gerald and Frances Scott Kraner.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ash Kraner, his parents, six brothers and one sister.  He is survived by his daughters, Karen Kraner of Frederick, MD and Lisa Nichols...

Feb 25, 2018

Don R. Harley, 76, of Wooster, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018 at West View Healthy Living after a period of declining health.

Services will be Saturday at 1:00 pm at the Grace Church with Pastors Randy Moomaw and Kirk Fairhurst officiating. A reception will follow at the church. Private burial will be at Burbank Cemetery. Roberts...

Feb 25, 2018

John Christopher Charles Hammond, 33, of Ashland, died Sunday, February 25, 2018 at his residence.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, March 4th at 3 p.m. at Ashland Christian Church with calling hours one hour prior to the service from 2 to 3 p.m.  Roberts Funeral Home-Ashland Chapel, Ashland is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online tributes...

Feb 24, 2018

Geneva Eleanore Carpenter, 83, of Marietta, died Saturday, February 24, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family.

Geneva was born March 17, 1934 in Reno, Ohio to Wesley “Dale” and Mary {McKnight} Bailey.

She was a 1952 graduate of Marietta High School.

She married Clarence D. Carpenter on November 25, 1951.

Feb 23, 2018

John A. Peters, 80, of Belpre, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018 surrounded by family following a long, courageous battle with cancer and Alzheimer’s.

Friends may call Sunday, February 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-East Lawn Chapel, 27880 St. Rt. 7, Marietta.  A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. at...

Feb 23, 2018

Robert “Bob” W. “Emo” Long, 83, of Apple Creek, died Friday, February 23, 2018 at his home with his wife by his side, after an extended illness.

Friends may call Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Brian White...

Feb 23, 2018

Cindi Irene Barth Gerst, 49, of Reno, went to be with the Lord and her parents, Charles and Florence Barth of Reno, on February 23, 2018.

She was born April 9, 1968 in Marietta, Ohio and was a 1986 graduate of Marietta High School. Cindi was a very giving person who would give anyone anything plus some....

Feb 21, 2018

Carolyn F. Wright, 74, of Wooster, died Wednesday, February 21, 2018 in her home surrounded by her family.

Friends may call Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Westhill Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the church with Pastor Mark Davenport officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may...